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Garden Suites by Melia vs Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Both The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real and Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro are praised by professional travelers. Overall, The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real ranks slightly higher than Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro. The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real comes in at 75 with approval from 2 publications such as Jetsetter, oyster.com.
Garden Suites by Melia
Jetsetter
Star Service
Playa de Bavaro, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
From $300 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Luxury all-inclusive boutique resort within a resort perfectly positioned on Punta Cana’s sublime beach."
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Star Service
"The Reserve, a self-contained resort surrounded tropical palms within the Paradisus Palma Real, caters to luxury-minded guests who prefer intimate accommodations with personalized service."
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Guests can take all meals here or choose to wander over to the main property for more choice.
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Frommer's
Star Service
Frommer's
Frommer's
Playa de Arena Gorda, Punta Cana, Punta Cana 74100, Dominican Republic
From $515 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"A family favorite, it's a high-energy place, with an engaging staff. Most of the well-furnished accommodations open onto panoramic views of the beach and the ocean beyond."
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Star Service
"On the edge of this sprawling seaside enclave in Punta Cana—home to four other RIU all-inclusive brands—looms a towering white-walled castle better known as the RIU Palace Bavaro."
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It's best to avoid rooms by the ice maker and the elevators.
Frommer's
"The family-friendly Riu Palace Bávaro is the newest property (opened in 2011) in this five-resort Riu complex on Arena Gorda beach at the north end of the Bávaro coastline. Though the..."
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Frommer's
"It remains one of the better value all-inclusives in Punta Cana...the decor is done as funky modern modular, all starkly white edged in black with bright splashes of purple and pink."
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